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GOP shakeup at the top

Niki Kelly — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:00:25 EST

Indiana Republican Party State Chairman Eric Holcomb is leaving his post next month after more than two years in the job.

EACS picks new superintendent

Sarah Janssen — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:57:08 EST

"I'm happy to be the leader of the team that will make EACS the premiere school district in northeast Indiana."

State: Late Tippecanoe Valley treasurer took $279,000

The Journal Gazette — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:58:01 EST

The Indiana State Board of Accounts has issued a report saying the estate of the former Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. treasurer must reimburse the district $244,140 for credit-card charges and $34,916.63 for undocumented checks.

Police: Job seeker takes wallet; credit cards used

The Journal Gazette — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:40:17 EST

The Fort Wayne Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a man suspected of theft and fraud.

City police absolved in deadly shooting

Rebecca S. Green — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:00:00 EST

Three months after Fort Wayne police fatally shot Kenneth Knight inside a south-side home, Allen County Prosecutor Karen Richards declared the shooting justified.

High court abstains on legislator fines

NIKI KELLY — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:00:00 EST

The Indiana Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that it is inappropriate for the judicial branch to intervene in a dispute over legislative fines.

Hoosier-led bills to tackle health care law mandates

Brian Francisco — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:00:00 EST

Rep. Luke Messer, R-6th, will file a bill to exempt school districts, colleges and universities from insurance mandates and penalties of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

City property tax hike gets initial OK

Dan Stockman — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:00:00 EST

Fort Wayne City Council members gave preliminary approval Tuesday night to a new property tax expected to raise up to $800,000 in new revenue next year.

Gay marriage counter-rally planned

Rosa Salter Rodriguez — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:00:00 EST

Local supporters of same-sex marriage plan a counter-demonstration at the same time and next to a July 1 rally by opponents in downtown Fort Wayne.

EACS chief will advise on Title I

Sarah Janssen — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:00:00 EST

The new superintendent of East Allen County Schools will have some control over the district's Title I application, but the administration will have just days to pull it together before the June 30 deadline.

4 escape fire tied to stove on north end

Journal Gazette — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:00:00 EST

Food left cooking unattended on a stove started a small fire Tuesday afternoon at a house on Fort Wayne's north side, the city fire department said.

Combat jobs open to women by '16

Craig Whitlock — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:00:00 EST

By 2016, women could be permitted to train for most combat roles, including infantry and artillery positions, under detailed plans released by the Pentagon on Tuesday describing how to integrate female troops throughout the armed forces.

Construction

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:00:00 EST

TAYLOR STREET Closed at Jefferson Boulevard between Ardmore Avenue and Jefferson Boulevard through June 28. ST. JOE CENTER ROAD

Deadly force justified in standoff with killer, prosecutor says

The Journal Gazette — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:49:27 EST

The Allen County prosecutor says a police-action shooting that killed a man to save the life of a 3-year-old boy held hostage was justified.

See the city’s statues while you still can

Frank Gray — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:00:00 EST

Some drivers in Fort Wayne seem to have a difficult time keeping their cars on the road.

New EACS superintendent will have say in Title 1 money

Sarah Janssen — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:30:57 EST

Council gives preliminary OK to new property tax

Dan Stockman — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:42:42 EST

Fort Wayne City Council members gave preliminary approval Tuesday night to a new property tax expected to raise up to $800,000 in new revenue next year.

Coats, Donnelly divided on immigration provisions

Brian Francisco — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:23:02 EST

Sens. Dan Coats, R-Ind., and Joe Donnelly, D-Ind., split their votes Tuesday on two amendments to the Senate immigration bill, both of which were defeated.

Covered bridge damaged by semi to open

Associated Press — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:10:53 EST

SPENCERVILLE, Ind. - A 140-year-old covered bridge in northeastern Indiana heavily damaged last fall when a too-tall semi drove through it should be reopening to traffic soon.

Extra patrols target drunken drivers, boaters

The Journal Gazette — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:00:22 EST

The Indiana State Police and conservation officers announced Tuesday they will have many extra patrols this summer, targeting drivers and boat operators. Operation Dry Water is scheduled for June 28-30, just before the Fourth of July.

Fresh start at Smith Field

Dan Stockman — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:00:00 EST

Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority officials cut the ribbon on a new terminal building at Smith Field airport Monday.

Funding pegged to agency marks

Niki Kelly — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:00:00 EST

Gov. Mike Pence for the first time is tying updated performance indicators to funding for key state agencies.

Bill to bar military base closings advances

Brian Francisco — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:00:00 EST

Legislation advancing in Congress would prevent the Defense Department from considering closing military bases in the next few years.

5-year-old drowns in Bixler Lake

The Journal Gazette — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:00:00 EST

A 5-year-old boy found in Bixler Lake in Kendallville died Sunday in a Fort Wayne hospital, according to Indiana conservation officers and the Allen County Coroner's Office.

Business park draws $2 million

Paul Wyche — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:00:00 EST

A pair of companies in Fort Wayne is devoting at least $2 million to develop a new business and industrial park. The city Plan Commission on Monday approved Northwest Business Park, which expects to have its first occupant by August.

Righting a toppled icon

Julie Crothers — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:00:00 EST

It could take hundreds of thousands of dollars and a year or more of repairs before visitors can have a picnic or take a family photo near the Helmholtz sculpture at Freimann Square, the Fort Wayne Museum of Arts executive director said Monday.

Meth suspect injured in fire

The Journal Gazette — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:00:00 EST

One of four people arrested was treated for chemical burns after a container failed while making meth, police said. Police in Defiance, Ohio, and members of the Multi Area Narcotics Task Force were called to a house fire Friday in the 1000 block of Colgate Avenue in Defiance.

Unattended food cited in home fire

The Journal Gazette — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:00:00 EST

A home in a southeast Fort Wayne neighborhood was badly damaged during a lunchtime fire Monday. The Fort Wayne Fire Department said food left unattended on the stove started the blaze at 1213 E. Pettit Ave. shortly after noon.

West-side Speedway robbed by gunman

The Journal Gazette — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:00:00 EST

Fort Wayne police were searching for a gunman who robbed a gas station early Monday.

Roper, Steven

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:49:55 EST

Steven Roper of Fort Wayne received a doctor of ministry degree from the Ashland University Theological Seminary on June 8.

Summer assignments announced

Niki Kelly — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:55:14 EST

Senate President Pro Tem David Long has doled out summer assignments to his chamber members.Area lawmakers will serve on a variety of Interim Study Committees.

Huntington University recognizes local Dean’s List recipients

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:28:35 EST

Huntington University has announced the students that were named to the Dean's List for the spring semester of the 2012-13 school year.

Might take a year to repair Helmholtz sculpture

Julie Crothers — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:52:19 EST

It could be more than a year before the Helmholtz sculpture is repaired and returned to the lawn near Freimann Square, Fort Wayne Museum of Art Executive Director Charles Shepard said Monday.

5-year-old dies after being pulled from lake

The Journal Gazette — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:35:44 EST

His identity was released Monday afternoon.

Smith Field unveils new terminal

Dan Stockman — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:04:26 EST

Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority officials cut the ribbon on a new terminal building at Smith Field Airport on Monday.

Stutzman files measure to split ag, food stamps

Brian Francisco — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:52:42 EST

Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-3rd, announced Monday that he has filed amendments in the House to remove the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - also known as food stamps - from the five-year farm bill.

Federal legislation would protect city’s military facilities

Brian Francisco — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:32:50 EST

Legislation advancing in Congress would prevent the Defense Department from considering closing military bases in the next few years.

Food on stove blamed in house fire

The Journal Gazette — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:14:33 EST

FORT WAYNE - A home in a southeast Fort Wayne neighborhood was badly damaged during a lunchtime fire Monday. The Fort Wayne Fire department said food left unattended on the stove started the blaze at 1213 E Pettit Ave. shortly after noon.

Resort reopens on Lake Wawasee

Associated Press — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:10:54 EST

SYRACUSE, Ind. - A northern Indiana lake resort that was once a religious retreat for a century has reopened to visitors after being shut down five years ago.

Meth burns suspect, starts house fire

The Journal Gazette — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:30:38 EST

One suspect was treated for chemical burns after a container failed while making meth, police said. The Defiance Police Department and members of the Multi Area Narcotics Task Force were called to a house fire Friday in the 1000 block of Colgate Avenue in Defiance.

Isolated thunderstorms possible today

The Journal Gazette — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:17:05 EST

FORT WAYNE - The National Weather Service in northern Indiana says the region might have some isolated thunderstorms Monday afternoon.

Police probing early-morning gas station robbery

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:11:04 EST

Fort Wayne police were searching for a gunman who robbed a gas station early today.

Keeping it personal in Defiance

Sarah Janssen — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:00:00 EST

When walking around campus, Mark Gordon, 52, can be easily identified by the faded purple and gold hat with Defiance College's logo that he wears.

Families run together, celebrate Father's Day

Julie Crothers — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:00:00 EST

As families gathered Sunday for the annual Father's Day Trail Run at Metea County Park, one father-and-son team celebrated together for the first time in two years.

Driver of stolen car injured in crash

The Journal Gazette — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:00:00 EST

The driver of a stolen car was injured Sunday afternoon when he went off an Allen County road into a creek, police said.

Marion swimmer, 18, drowns at Salamonie

Archie Ingersoll — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:00:00 EST

An 18-year-old Marion man drowned Sunday afternoon in Salamonie Reservoir in Huntington County, according to Indiana conservation officers. Jordan Laute was swimming at a beach when he went past the roped barrier into deep water, witnesses told authorities.

Motorcycle rider airlifted after crash

The Journal Gazette — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:00:00 EST

A woman was in critical condition Sunday following a two-vehicle collision northeast of Bryan, Ohio, authorities said. The crash occurred about 4:20 p.m. Friday on U.S. 127 near County Road 15-D, according to the Williams County Sheriff's Department.

Construction

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:00:00 EST

TAYLOR STREET Closed at Jefferson Boulevard between Ardmore Avenue and Jefferson Boulevard through June 28. ST. JOE CENTER ROAD

Manchester University releases spring 2013 Dean's List

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:42:58 EST

The following area students were named to the spring 2013 Dean's List at Manchester University:Caleb McAfee of Ossian, who graduated with a degree in psychology, is a graduate of Norwell High School.